Roger,

If the error is "No loco detected" rather than "Timeout talking to command
station" then that indicates the software is installed OK and the SPROG is
communicating with the PC.

How did you try to "recognise" the decoders. One of the ident buttons in
DecoderPro will try to match against a roster whcih you will not have with a new
setup. The other reads the manufacture and model from the decoder.

The current SPROG firmware handles most if not all QSI decoders. There is an
issue reading CV1 in some version 6 decoders.

Have you tried paged mode as well as direct mode?

What power supply are you using for the SPROG? It *must* be a regulated DC
supply. If it isn't, then it will almost certainly cause you problems.

Regards,

Andrwe Crosland


--- In sprog-dcc@..., "roger.murchie" <roger.murchie@...> wrote:
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> I tried yesterday to install Sprog onto the new layout i am building &
encountered a major stubling block straight up. It will not (or cannot)
recognise the decoders of the 2 locos I tried.Ist is a less than 12 mth old
Bachmann 20 class,2nd is a replica diesel fitted with QSI Quantum System.I have
set a programming track but it is all to no avail,any help or tips or even a nod
in the right direction to a helpful site for well meaning idiots would be most
welcome.Regards Roger ( Safety Bay Western Australia )
>